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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h00–7h00 ~100–700£
Estimated time 1h00–7h00
Estimated labour cost ~100–700£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
X3 2004-2010 18
  • 2.0D Diesel (M47D20T2oL)
  • 2.0D Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 2.0D Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 2.0i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 2.5i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M54B25)
  • 2.5si, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B25A)
  • 3.0d Diesel (M57D30T2)
  • 3.0d Diesel (M57D30TU)
  • 3.0i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M54B30)
  • 3.0sd Diesel (M57D30T2TOP)
  • 3.0Si Petrol (N52B30A)
  • xDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • xDrive 25i Petrol (N52B25A)
  • xDrive 30d Diesel (M57D30T2)
  • xDrive 30i Petrol (N52B30A)
  • xDrive 35d Diesel (M57D30T2TOP)
X3 2011-2018 14
  • sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • sDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • sDrive 18i Petrol (N20B16A)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • xDrive 20d M Performance Diesel (B47D20A)
  • xDrive 20i / sDrive- Petrol (N20B20A)
  • xDrive 28i / sDrive- Petrol (N20B20A)
  • xDrive 28i Petrol (N52B30A)
  • xDrive 30d Diesel (N57D30A)
  • xDrive 30d Diesel (N57D30A)
  • xDrive 30d M Performance Diesel (N57D30A)
  • xDrive 35d Diesel (N57D30B)
  • xDrive 35i Petrol (N55B30A)
X3 2017-2024 21
  • M Competition Petrol (S58B30A)
  • M xDrive Petrol (S58B30A)
  • M40d Diesel (B57D30B)
  • M40d mHev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B57D30B)
  • M40i Petrol (B58B30A)
  • M40i Petrol (B58B30B)
  • sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20B)
  • sDrive 20i Petrol (B48B16A)
  • xDrive 20d Bi-Turbo Diesel (B47D20B)
  • xDrive 20d Bi-Turbo Diesel (B47D20B)
  • xDrive 20d Bi-Turbo mHev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B47D20B+JA1)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • xDrive 20d Diesel (B47D20B)
  • xDrive 20i /sDrive- Petrol (B48B20A)
  • xDrive 25d Diesel (B47D20B)
  • xDrive 30d Diesel (B57D30A)
  • xDrive 30d mHev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B57D30B)
  • xDrive 30e Electricity,Petrol (B48B20A+GC1)
  • xDrive 30i mHev 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B48B20B+JA1)
  • xDrive 30i Petrol (B48B20B)
Renew the coolant pump Manual transmission 3h00
Renew the coolant pump Automatic transmission 3h00
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 1h00
Renew the coolant pump 3h30

What is the function of a BMW X3 water pump?

The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.

When should you change the BMW X3 water pump?

If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.

Is it difficult to change the BMW X3 water pump?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
X3 2004-2010 2004-2010 2.0D Diesel (M47D20T2oL), 2.0D Diesel (N47D20A), 2.0D Diesel (N47D20A), 2.0i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B), 2.5i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M54B25), 2.5si, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N52B25A), 3.0d Diesel (M57D30T2), 3.0d Diesel (M57D30TU), 3.0i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M54B30), 3.0sd Diesel (M57D30T2TOP), … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
X3 2011-2018 2011-2018 sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20A), sDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C), sDrive 18i Petrol (N20B16A), xDrive 20d Diesel (B47D20A), xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C), xDrive 20d M Performance Diesel (B47D20A), xDrive 20i / sDrive- Petrol (N20B20A), xDrive 28i / sDrive- Petrol (N20B20A), xDrive 28i Pe… Diesel, Petrol
X3 2017-2024 2017-2024 M Competition Petrol (S58B30A), M xDrive Petrol (S58B30A), M40d Diesel (B57D30B), M40d mHev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B57D30B), M40i mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (B58B30B+JA1), M40i Petrol (B58B30A), M40i Petrol (B58B30B), sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20A), sDrive 18d Diesel (B47D20B), sDrive 20i … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol